Living to the Extreme

A journey around the world to meet some of the fearless athletes of extreme sports. From Garrett McNamara, the record-breaking big-wave surfer, to Red Bull wingsuit champion Jokke Sommer; from model and base jumper Roberta Mancino to world streetluge champion Luca Santolamazza; and the rising star and multiple SUP world champion, Kai Lenny. The episodes delve into the daily lives of men and women who face danger at the highest global levels, attempting to understand what drives them to challenge the limits of nature in such an extreme way. Breathtaking landscapes across Europe, the United States, Asia and Latin America, the use of helicopters and drones, and first and third person perspectives make the television series Living to the Extreme truly unique.

DIRECTED BY

Michele Cinque

YEAR

2013

DURATION

7' × 10

COMMISSIONED BY

RAI

FEATURING

Jokke Sommers

Garrett McNamara

Roberta Mancino

Luca Santolamazza

Kai Lenny

carlo Caresana

frank coupat

michele ramazza

simone origone

david livet

thomas gerin